The Carolina Panthers have declared a victor in their hottest position battle of the summer. And head coach Dave Canales outlined the determining factor that eventually separated Austin Corbett and Cade Mays from the starting center job.
This perhaps happened quicker than anticipated. Corbett and Mays were expected to fight it out right through the preseason before the Panthers determined their No. 1 for the new campaign. That wasn't the case, with the former second-round pick getting the nod after one warmup contest.
Leadership propels Austin Corbett to Carolina Panthers' starting center job in 2025
Canales lifted the lid on the primary factor that saw the Panthers go with Corbett over Mays.